Biomedical Support Worker - London, United Kingdom - St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

We are currently recruiting for Biomedical Support Workers across The South West London Pathology Partnership.

Successful applicants will be based in one of our SWLP laboratories:
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

However, the post holder may be required to work at any of the SWLP sites as and when necessary.

Following training, the post holder will be expected to participate in the 24/7 shift pattern, which may include working weekends and nights.

Most laboratories operate a 24/7 shift system, providing cover to busy A&E and acute services. Cellular Pathology, Immunology and Microbiology laboratories are based at St George's Hospital. Clinical Biochemistry and Haematology laboratories are found on all SWLP sites.

The Biomedical Support Worker role includes:
pre-analytical sample sorting/preparation

data entry

receipt and maintenance of stock

attending to service user telephone queries

health and safety responsibilities

post-analytical procedures.

You should have good attention to detail and be able to follow defined protocols.

You should be flexible, highly motivated, have excellent communication skills and be a strong, enthusiastic team player, fully committed to patient care.

South West London Pathology (SWLP) is an NHS pathology partnership set up by St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Croydon Health Services NHS Trust and Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust to provide a single, integrated pathology service across South West London and beyond.

On 1 May 2021, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust joined to form an expanded SWLP partnership.

Please find the attached job description which contains more information detailing the main responsibilities of the role.